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BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005 750ivsBMW 7 Series (E23) 735i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005

750i

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008
VS

BMW 7 Series (E23)

735i

217 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1982-1983

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i

  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
367hp274kW
217hp162kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
305Nm225lb-ft
Curb weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,490kg5,490lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
772km480mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,799cc293cu in
3,430cc209cu in
Length
5,039mm198in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,990mm118in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,502mm59in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,524mm60in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
88L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750iBMW 7 Series (E23) 735iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i6,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm
BMW7 Series (E23)735i5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
37.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
367 hp
274 kW
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
217 hp
162 kW

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i has 150 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i and BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i: 150 hp (112 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
305 Nm
225 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
1,530 kg
3,373 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i5.9 s
BMW7 Series (E23)735i8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i and BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: 2.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
367 hp
274 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
217 hp
162 kW
8.0 s
212 km/h
132 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,039 mm
198.4 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
217 hp
162 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,039 mm
198.4 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
772 km
480 mi
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i

  • Has 150 hp more
  • Has 185 Nm more
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 53 km/h (33 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest

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